Tremors from the earthquake were felt as far away as Peru and caused panic and mayhem among local residents.

19:40, Sat, Mar 18, 2023 | UPDATED: 19:47, Sat, Mar 18, 2023

A powerful earthquake in Ecuador is reported to have killed at least four people. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck shortly after midday local time and caused a number of buildings to collapses. Tremors from the earthquake were felt as far away as Peru and caused panic and mayhem among local residents.

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